October 28, 2014

How to Wear : Monochrome Like Rosie

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley is one of the few modern style icons who regularly wears all black and manages to always look impossibly chic when she does it. She never looks weighed down, maintains a crisp overall appearance whether it’s day or night, and frankly the color suits her no matter how well she pulls off practically every other shade of the color wheel.

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Were it not for the splash of white in the camisole Huntington-Whiteley is wearing under her blouse, this outfit might have quickly gone from chic to a bit too risqué.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in Anthony Vaccarello

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Black mesh can be a very tricky fabric because it often trades in sophistication for showing skin, but Huntington-Whiteley’s demure styling of the material with a more modest skirt is spot-on.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in Chanel

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The model again uses a touch of white to soften a look that might otherwise be overly edgy. The addition of gold hardware also dresses the look up a bit.

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The model even wears the color going to and from the gym. For a casual daytime look, there’s no better color to automatically upgrade your outfit from “I’m running errands” to “I might just be going somewhere fabulous.”

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in Givenchy

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Huntington-Whiteley is an expert at adding subtle sparkle and metallics to all-black outfits, like the micro studs on this blazer, that might otherwise come off as flat.

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Another fun way to make black a little more exciting? Fringe. Not only is the embellishment on-trend this fall, it’s a stylish way to give a jacket, blouse, or even bag a little more movement.

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More glimmers of metallic and movement, courtesy of fringe detailing.

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Black lace is another fabric that’s difficult to dress up. Huntington-Whiteley has it down to an art, and knows that a sleek pair of black trousers instantly makes any outfit look chic.

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This may be Huntington-Whiteley’s best all-black look ever. The model manages to combine a black wide-brimmed fedora, sweater, coat, leather leggings, tote, and boots without her outfit seeming overly somber.

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The model loves wearing a black tuxedo coat, and the satin lapels of this one add a dressy contrast.